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KH51 ABK

2002 BMW 3 Series

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

111,523 mi
Last recorded111,523 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 BMW 3 Series91,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH51 ABK
MakeBMW
Model3 Series
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018 111,523 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 111,483 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 106,429 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 101,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front registration plate damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,624 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 98,604 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 96,273 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm in places

Fail 8 Jan 2014 96,273 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres on 1.6mm in places

Pass 24 Jan 2013 89,734 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 85,997 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2011 81,865 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust mounting broken off silencer

Pass 19 Jan 2010 78,472 miles

both front wheel bearings starting to run rough

small cut on outer wall of n/s front tyre.

Pass 13 Jan 2009 66,025 miles

Nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Offside front track rod has slight play

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,393 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,437 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 3 Series?

Based on 12,840,406 MOT tests across 1,004,285 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
6,672
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,004,285
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 485,475
Brake pipe excessively corroded 323,327
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 253,205
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 185,099
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 182,360
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KH51 ABK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 BMW 3 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 91,357 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 3 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 485,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KH51 ABK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 3 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this BMW 3 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KH51 ABK registered?

KH51 ABK is a 2002 BMW 3 Series, first registered on 23 January 2002.

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